The purpose of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE) Loan-For-Service Program is to allow New Mexico students to enroll at selected out-of-state graduate or professional programs which are not offered at New Mexico public universities. Exchange students receive preference in admission. As a condition of each loan, the student shall declare their intent to return to New Mexico to practice as a professional in their field of study. For every year of service provided, a portion of the loan will be forgiven. The award is renewable for up to four years. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens who graduated from a New Mexico public accredited high school or resided in New Mexico for three consecutive years prior to application. They must attend an eligible public or private school. Please visit New Mexico Commission on Higher Education's website for the list of eligible institutions. You may contact the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education for more information.